Eugène Pottier | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 October 1816 |
| Died | 6 November 1887 |
| Known for | Writing the lyrics for "The Internationale" |
Eugène Pottier was a French communard and poet. He survived the defeat of the Paris Commune and wrote the lyrics to "The Internationale," which was later used as the first anthem of the Soviet Union, while in hiding from Adolphe Thiers' forces.[1]
References
- ↑ Christian Lourdin (2021-04-12). "La Commune de Paris" Red Patriot. Archived from the original on 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2022-08-27.